Articles related to "Chopin"



Poland's Frederic Chopin
Educated from an early age in Warsaw, Chopin made his name as a composer before the age of 20. He subsequently continued his career in Paris.
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The Music of Frederic Chopin
Chopin's Polonaise in A-flat & Prelude in E minor
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Chopin and Czechoslovakia
A brief look at a time in Chopin's life when he visited Prague and Teplice Spa for the first time.
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Frederick Chopin- His Childhood
Frederick Chopin was well known as a virtuoso pianist and composer, but little is written about his childhood. This article charts his life from birth to early manhood.
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Bayou Folk Museum
Home of controversial feminist author is open regularly for public tours.
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Frederick Chopin- The Pianist
The second half of Chopin's life saw a number of challenges and successes. This article delves into some lesser known facts of Chopin's later life.
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Free Sheet Music, MIDI and More of Chopin
The best of the Chopin sites.
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Frederic Chopin's Piano Students
A look at the people who took piano lessons from Frederic Chopin in Poland and France in the 1800's.
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Frederic Chopin
The life and music of Frederic Chopin
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Frederic Chopin's Romances
A brief look at the romantic life of Frederic Chopin, one of the greatest composers for the piano.
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Piano-Forte - Chopin and Liszt
Chopin and Liszt are two distinct musical personalities, but they both shared the same illness.
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The Awakening: Chopin, Kate
An essay on "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin, written by guest author Jennie R Poston.
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Chopin's Visit to Teplice Spa
A brief summary of Frederic Chopin's sojourn in Teplice Spa, the renowned Czech resort and his concert at Teplice Castle, home of the Clary family.
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Kate Chopin: Underneath the Sensuality
Kate Chopin: Underneath the Sensuality
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Review of The Chopin Manuscript
Each chapter of the Audie award winning Chopin Manuscript audiobook has been written by one of 15 international thriller writers in a innovative collaborative project.
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Short Stories - Success Checklist
To complete a successful short story, check all the essential parts and make sure they work seamlessly together to offer an enjoyable read.
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What is Chamber Music
Chamber music and other solo or small ensemble music in various forms has been around since the dawn of man. This article gives a brief explanation of what it is.
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Eastertide London Theatre Breaks
The Travel Sleuth looks at some superbly priced London Theatre Breaks over Easter and discovers a Soho restaurant that is exciting London gourmets and winning awards.
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A Window in Time

10 Short Stories for Students
When teaching college literature courses, assign short stories that students can identify with, or ones that have scandalous or plain weird plots to pique their interest.
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Franz Liszt's Love Life
It has been said that Sayn-Wittgenstein was the most influential woman in Franz Liszt's life.
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Georg Friedrich Handel's Romances
A brief look at the romantic life of the great German composer Georg Friedrich Handel.
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Baby Einstein: Music Box Orchestra
A review of The Music Box Orchestra, one of many CDs in the Baby Einstein collection.
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Classical Piano Performers
Here are some suggestions for top quality classical piano performers and some of their noted recordings.
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Garden Poetry
Here in the Southeast, the winter continues to be a rough one. Right now, we're in the midst of a snowstorm with possible power outages. Rather than worry, I'd rather turn my attention to the indoors where there's no shortage of garden-related activities. Among my favorite pastimes is garden poetry.
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Polish Mistress of the Harpsichord
Landowska spent her last years in Lakeville, Connecticut, where she taught, prepared for concerts and enjoyed the New England countryside.
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Composer Franz Liszt's Mistress
A brief look at the life and career of Franz Liszt, the Hungarian pianist and composer who, later in life, took holy orders in the Roman Catholic Church.
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Felix Mendelssohn's Early Life
A brief look at the early life and career of German composer Felix Mendelssohn and his first compositions.
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Museum of Historic Keyboards
Hatchlands near Guildford in England, is home to a collection of historic keyboard instruments on display and still in regular use today at the concerts held there.
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New England Cemeteries
An article about the old graveyards of Massachusetts where the headstones tell much about the deceased and their habits, foibles and reputations.
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Rachmaninoff in America
A brief look at the life and career as a concert pianist of the great Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, and his time in America.
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The Life of Franz Liszt
The life of Franz Liszt as a conductor, composer, and virtuoso pianist.
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Gabriela Montero Improvisations
Sing her the tune "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" and Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero will immediately improvise the melody into a classical-esque piece.
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Music History Part Two
Are you interested in presenting Beethoven's Ninth Symphony to your class? If so, then this site should be of great help to you. One might not think to look for an excellent classical music resource under the title of Miguel and Lynne's Homepage, but believe me, it's a great resource! Right away, I'll point you to the music section of their site. This is a nice place to begin your research on various styles of music and to gather information on various Romantic composers.
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Southern Women Authors
An interesting topic for [student] independent research, a workshop topic or summer leisure class, or a fascinating study to slip into the typical high school American literature course, "Southern Women Authors" is a delightful tribute to a group of lively U.S. authors who are frequently overlooked in the male-dominated texts of today's schools.
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Uplifting Sensitive Funeral Music
When planning a memorial or funeral service, music can be comforting and uplifting to mourners. Give the ceremony a personal touch, keeping in mind the dearly departed.
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Francisco Tarrega Biography
Life and music of Spanish virtuoso guitarist and composer Francisco Tarrega, famous for Recuerdos de la Alhambra and Lagrima.
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Do I hear a waltz?

Summer Festivals and Celebrations
Everyone loves a party, and Europeans certainly don't hide that fact. They take advantage of the warm weather and long days of summer, and play host to an incredible array of parades, festivals, concerts and celebrations
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Swan Lake - Conductor
A brief biography of the conductor and music editor of Swan Lake.
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Voices of the Scribbling Women
Women have contributed a great deal to the development of the literary arts.

Bumper year for river cruising
With more itineraries and better, newer river cruise vessels, European river cruising is poised for a boom, predicts a leading operator.
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More Composer Birthdays
Ever wonder how old your favorite composer was turning this year? Find out with this fast list of major Classical composers.
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Shostakovich's Preludes and Fugues
Since the Baroque period, collections of preludes and fugues have served not only as pedagogical tools, but as ideological demonstrations of Western fundamental harmony.
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Lullaby and Goodnight
A discussion of lullabies, their purpose, and some listening and reading suggestions.
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The Genius of Jerome Robbins
A review of SFB's <b>Dances at a Gathering.</b>
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Alphabet Fashion Trend
Letters and numbers are popping up, emblazoned across fabric prints and patterns, wrapped around wrists, and dangling from necks in this new, font-friendly trend.
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Finding Warsaw's History
If you visit Warsaw, you'll be surrounded by history on all sides. Keep in mind that much of the city was destroyed during WWII, so what you see is loving reconstruction.
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People's Court
Court-style debates are a stimulating way to "debate" a controversial novel or short story. Students must really research a character's motives in order to accuse or to defend him/her to the "jury." Students also learn the rudiments of our legal system by acting as attorneys, a judge, and the jury. Loads of fun!
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Poland, Vodka, and the EU
EU nations dispute what alcoholic beverages can - and cannot - be sold as vodka. Poland's national vodka tradition holds its ground.
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